Stargazers in Michigan who want to see this month's "blood moon" eclipse in action will need a good web connection.

A major lunar eclipse will occur on July 27, but the only way to watch it in United States is by finding a live stream of the event.

The eclipse, which will occur when the moon passes through the earth's shadow, will be the longest lunar eclipse of the 21st Century. For those viewing, the moon will grow dark at first and then turn blood red, before growing lighter and exiting the earth's shadow. The red glow gives it the nickname "blood moon."

The rotation of the earth means that the eclipse won't be visible from anywhere in the continental United States. Those places lucky enough to see it include most of Europe, Asia, and Africa. South Asia, the Middle East and east Africa will have a full and unobstructed view — weather providing.